Valentine's Day Preschool Book Picks

Valentine's Day Book Picks for Preschoolers

Celebrate Valentine's Day with great books that explore love, friendships, and family. 
Below we have listed some of our favorite must-read books for this theme.
Enjoy stories of friendship, connection and kindness with your preschoolers 

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List of Valentine's Day Books for Preschoolers

If You'll Be My Valentine
​by Cynthia Rylant
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If You'll Be My Valentine  is a great book for introducing the concept of valentines to young children. The fun rhymes are sure to keep children engaged and inspire them to create their own valentines.  

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How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You 
by Jane Yolen & Mark Teague
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How Dinosaurs Say I Love You shows playful young dinosaurs who sometimes make mistakes but always find ways to show they care. Through warm, funny scenes, the story reassures children that love is constant even on messy or grumpy days. It’s a sweet, comforting read‑aloud about unconditional love.

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Love, Splat
by Rob Scotton
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If you've never read a Splat the Cat book you're in for a treat this Valentine's Day. 
Splat the Cat wants to show Kitten how much he likes her so he creates a special valentine to give her. 

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The Night Before Valentine's Day
by Natasha Wing
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​shows playful young dinosaurs who sometimes make mistakes but always find ways to show they care. Through warm, funny scenes, the story reassures children that love is constant even on messy or grumpy days. It’s a sweet, comforting read‑aloud about unconditional love.
Pre-k Printable Club Members: Be sure to get a copy of our Members Exclusive The Night Before Valentine's Day Pre-K Book Companion to complement this book. 

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Click , Clack, Moo I Love You!
by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin
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​Here is another book from a fun series. The Click, Clack, Moo series is full of fun books featuring clever farm animals. 
Any fan of this series knows how much the animals like their parties. Duck is planning a party to celebrate Valentine's Day. At a party on the farm you'll find all kinds of animals, except one....read to find out what happens when an unwelcome character tries to join in on the fun. 

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Love Is
by Diane Adams
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​Loving sometimes means learning to let go. 
In this rhyming book a young girl finds a duckling that wandered from the pond. 
Learn a bit about responsibility and love while reading about what happens when the realities of trying to care for a wild animal at home set it. 

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Plant a Kiss
by Amy Krause Rosenthal
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​​This is a wonderful book for supporting children in learning that even the smallest act of kindness can have a ripple effect. 
After reading this book with your preschooler challenge them to find a small act of kindness you can do together. Perhaps create a list of acts of kindness that can be done through the year. 

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Happy Valentine's Day!

We hope you found some new books all about love, family, and friendships to share with your preschoolers this year! If you're still looking for more be sure to visit my book shop for all my picks for this theme and more.  Visit our Valentine's Day Theme Planning page for more early learning ideas for preschoolers. 

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Valentine's Day Activities

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Valentine's Day Preschool Activity Pack

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Valentine's Day Party Read & Write Literacy Set

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Post Office Dramatic Play Pack

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